US Bridges

Claribel Road over M.I.D. Main Canal

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 0.1 MI W/O Terminal Ave · Structure no. 38C0114

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,140
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claribel Road over M.I.D. Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Claribel Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,547 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClaribel Road
CrossesM.I.D. Main Canal
Location0.1 MI W/O Terminal Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStanislaus County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.71086, -120.93274
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2014)
Projected traffic10,547 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claribel Road over M.I.D. Main Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claribel Road over M.I.D. Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Claribel Road over M.I.D. Main Canal carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Claribel Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Claribel Road over M.I.D. Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.